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Operating in its 155th year the YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and leadership. The YMCA focuses on making connections: connecting people, connecting with youth, and connecting with the community. They value caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA has always been dedicated to helping people attain good health through a healthy lifestyle and encouraging them to get involved in making their community a better place for everyone. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is governed by a Board composed of committed policy volunteers who work closely with our Senior Management Team. They have 1,245 full-time staff and 1,662 part-time staff who work alongside over 5,000 volunteers. The community shows strong support for the YMCA as well. This year’s Strong Kids Campaign set an ambitious fundraising goal of $2,735,417. The community responded with immense generosity and the campaign surpassed its target. The YMCA depends highly on volunteer work and donations to keep its membership fees to a minimum and to provide as many free programs to communities as possible. Helping people grow in competence- and as a result, grow in confidence- has been the heart of the YMCA’s mission through history. They want to create an environment receptive to diverse experiences, perspectives and interests. |